Sony is stopping the sale of memory cards, and AI is to blame for this decision.

      Global memory shortages driven by AI demand are now affecting cameras and storage cards.

      Sony has paused a significant portion of its storage business, and AI is one of the notable reasons for this decision. The company has officially announced a temporary suspension of orders for most of its CFexpress and SD memory cards, attributing this to a global shortage of semiconductor memory.

      This suspension is applicable to both retailers and direct customers, and there is currently no specific timeline for when sales will resume. This situation is not merely a minor supply issue; rather, it signals a much larger crisis unfolding in the tech industry.

      So what’s really happening?

      At the heart of the issue is a global memory shortage, with AI playing a crucial role. The demand for memory chips has surged due to AI data centers and high-performance computing, which utilize vast amounts of DRAM and NAND storage. This shift is prompting manufacturers to prioritize high-margin enterprise products like SSDs over consumer items such as memory cards. In simple terms, the same chips that power your camera’s SD card are now being redirected to support AI infrastructure.

      Consequently, Sony has suspended orders for most of its CFexpress Type A, Type B, and SD card range, including high-end “TOUGH” cards and standard consumer options. However, not all products are unavailable; as noted by PetaPixel, some lower-end SD cards and select CFexpress Type B models are still in stock, at least until current inventory is depleted. While the business isn’t entirely inactive, it is currently very much in a precarious state.

      So… is this a temporary halt or a final farewell?

      Although this appears to be a significant closure, it is not necessarily the end. Sony’s announcement indicates that the company plans to reintroduce these products eventually, but no timeline for resuming production or sales has been provided. For now, it’s more of a “we’ll return… eventually” scenario. Just don’t anticipate upgrading your memory card any time soon.

      Varun is an experienced tech journalist and editor with over eight years in consumer tech media. His work spans…

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